SEP 17
2014
PASS · 0 violations
UNION PARK LOUNGE.
Chicago Health Dept
228 S RACINE AVE · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2014.
7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2014.
Last inspected Sep 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
32
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 10
2014
FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH PINK SLIME AT ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND GAP BETWEEN DOORS. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT FRONT BAR AND AT REAR PREP AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. ALL UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT REAR PREP AREA. CUTTING BOARDS WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: STOVE TOP, FRYERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AT WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HANDSINK IN BAR AREA SLOW DRAINING. POP GUNS IN NEED OF DRAIN LINES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 29
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND INSIDE SERVICE COOLER 2LBS OF TURKEY PATTIES AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERTURE OF 48.7F AND DELI TURKEY AT 54.5F TOTAL COST WAS $20.00. FOOD ITEMS WHERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION WAS ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE POP GUNS AND HOLDERS AT BAR TO REMOVE RESIDUE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINES NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING INSIDE BEER COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
MAY 23
2012
PASS 3 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GRILLS AND UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DO SAME AT COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FEB 10
2012
PASS 7 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AT BOX FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE . MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AT BOX FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEANFLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN ATEA, MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE STICKYNESS FROM FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL AT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET BASE AT 2COMP SINK IN UTENSIL ROOM AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE ICE RECEPTACLES FOR ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT ALL ICE BOXES ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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AUG 2
2011
PASS 3 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
KNIVES STORED IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE. Any food utensils that are stored in any standing water or sanitizer must be removed. Air-dry all multi-use dispensing and cutting equipment after sanitizing.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE WALK IN COOLER INTERIOR WALLS, SALAD COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND ICE MACHINE DOOR AND INTERIOR ARE DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE MISSING SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
NOV 8
2010
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled and dated containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Remove excess ice buildup off of the walk-in cooler coil.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean and maintain the dishroom tile and grout in sanitary condition.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Remove the dirty old ice machine from the back kitchen.
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